Essential Oils: for Healthy Pregnancy and Beyond

Essential Oils and Healthy Pregnancy and Beyond

The female body goes through many stages during our reproductive cycle, and through each stage there are massive changes in our hormone levels. These changes create numerous physical and emotional challenges - many of which can create a reduced quality of life. Essential oils provide a natural, healthy way of balancing hormones.

Pregnancy, Labor & Delivery

Fertility challenges, pregnancy discomfort, birthing and post-partum depression can all be supported by the use of medicinal grade essential oils. In the past decade there has been an increase in the number of women looking to manage their pregnancy and bring children into the world in the most natural manner - hence the increase in water births, home births and the increased use of midwives and doulas. The book Essential Oils for Maternity can be a wonderful resource to provide research and guidance on the use of medicinal grade essential oils from conception, to childbirth and beyond. Common essential oils used in delivery are Eucalyptus (to open airways), Lavender for stress relief, Citrus oils (wild orange and bergamot) for uplifting and Peppermint, which also can help control nausea. Chamomile, Clary Sage, Ginger oil, Lavender and Lemongrass have been used by midwives and doulas looking to naturally provide pain relief during labor. Essential oils are also wonderful at supporting post-partum recovery - both physically and emotionally, check out this Post-Partum spray.

This type of education provides the comfort and empowerment allowing everyone to naturally support a healthy pregnancy, delivery and recovery with confidence.